As you drive over the final mountain and see the big windmill a sudden joy rushes into you. The care free life of Lonehollow has just begun.
Most people like summer for swimming, no school, or sleeping in–don’t get me wrong those things are great! But Lonehollow is what I most look forward to in summer–it’s my escape. The beautiful green lake and the endless trails to adventure leave no sense of boredom. Even when it rains we have fun playing hide-and-go-stalk in the lower deck of the silos.
My favorite thing to do is go sailing on the lake. I love to go right before lunchtime because the wind always seems to be the best–not to strong to capsize, and not to soft to not move. My friends and I all have certain job we love doing. I like working the rutter, my friend Ellie works the sail, and Megan mermaids and takes breaks to suntan up at the front.
I can’t wait to be back in my favorite place this summer!
I’m not sure if it was the many different types of characters, the music, or the Mickey I was in love with–but it was a strong enough love that I watched it on repeat.
Fantasia was often the answer to my parents prayers when I couldn’t fall asleep. I was immediately silenced as I watched the little mouse with the pointy hat magically mop the floor. I would grow eager with Mickey as he tried to fulfill his dream of being a sorcerer. My eyes would grow wide as the evil horned creature’s darkness would creep over the small village, the music growing with the intensity. Finally a light hearted part where I could giggle at the ballerina falling in love with the handsome soldier, the music having a flowy feeling.
And then somehow Mickey would know I needed to go to bed. The softest music would begin as he continued his sorcerer journey, my eyes growing heavy. The next thing I knew I would be awake in the morning ready to watch it again. On repeat it would go until my parents would try to put me to bed again–and of course the cycle repeated.
The street buzzes with noise as you finally make it out of the big parking garage behind Guero’s Taco Bar. The hot afternoon sun hits you with a tingling sensation. This wonderful place is called South Congress.
South Congress is one of my favorite places to go in Austin. It’s a street full of amazing restaurants, cute shops and boutiques, a venue for music, and a bright green sign loved for pictures. If you go down to SoCo, you must be sure to make a day of it. Starting with lunch. One of my favorite places to eat is Guero’s. I’ve been eating there since before I could say “taco”. It also has the venue for music and I love sitting outside with friends and dancing–while eating some Tex Mex of course!
Next I shop at Kendra Scott. The jewelry there is just the thing to make a girl smile. The earrings gleam from their holders and the custom bar whispers a purchase. The brightly painted walls add to the excitement of it all. The Toy Store is also very fun to go to, bringing back the memory of the time I accidentally took a finger puppet home forgetting it was on my finger. And apologizing–I was so embarrassed!
The perfect way to end the day is taking pictures in front of the big green sign that has the words “I love you so much” spray painted on it. It’s a cute picture to have of you and your friends. All smiles from the wonderful day. “Cheese!”
So if your ever in Austin that’s my favorite place to go! And it might be yours too! So check out the buzzing SoCo!
It starts with a sleepless night. The excitement refusing to rest. This is how I felt the night of January 27, the night before my birthday.
I got up that morning with a huge smile on my face. I was finally 13! After I had my delicious birthday breakfast I started to leave and my mom ran outside “WAIT, WAIT”, she called. “School is cancelled.” YES , I thought. I saw a movie and shopped and hung with friends. It was so fun!!
At the end of the day we did presents, the most exciting part of a birthday for most people. To top the day off I got what I most wanted, One Direction concert tickets. It truly was the best birthday EVER!!!
I woke up to the sound of screaming children. Yep, it’s definitely Thanksgiving, I thought to myself. I went downstairs to find the house filled with family. My mom and grandma were already busy cooking the much needed food for the day ahead. The Macy’s Day Parade quietly played on the TV, like it does every year. My Thanksgiving break has just begun.
Later on the food was ready and as we ate in the big dining room that we only use for special occasions, I smiled. I loved being with my family. The Texas game roared from inside my parent’s room. Everything was just as it should be!
I have a pretty big fear of heights, so when I saw this video I was amazed. I don’t think I could ever do this in a million years. These people are so brave and are huge daredevils. Congrats on this incredible jump!
Pentatonix is one of my favorite musical YouTube groups. They never fail to disappoint in their work. This is them singing Royals- By Lorde. Enjoy!
I love photography.
Canon T4i. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2013
Am I a romantic? I’ve seen ‘Wuthering Heights’ ten times. I’m a romantic.
-Johnny Depp
